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| Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026 |
The Supreme Court of India has advertised 130 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Attendant, a Group 'C' non-clerical post. Online registration for the Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant Recruitment 2026 opens on 4 November 2026 and closes on 25 November 2026 at 11:55 PM.
The application link is not live yet. As per the advertisement dated 15 October 2026, it will be provided through the Supreme Court website, www.sci.gov.in. Applications are accepted online only, and no postal form is accepted.
The post needs a minimum of Class X and a maximum of Class XII qualification, with an age limit of 18 to 27 years as on 1 October 2026. Selection is through an Objective Type Test and an Interview. The test is tentatively set for 26 December 2026.
Last Updated: 16 October 2026 | Reviewed by Vijay Sah
Current Status: Notification Released. Online registration starts on 4 November 2026 and the last date is 25 November 2026 at 11:55 PM.
Key points at a glance: 130 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Attendant; online registration from 4 to 25 November 2026; qualification of minimum Class X and maximum Class XII; age 18 to 27 years as on 1 October 2026; fee of Rs 1,500 for General/Unreserved and Rs 750 for the listed categories, plus bank charges.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Supreme Court of India |
| Post | Junior Court Attendant (Group 'C' Non-Clerical) |
| Vacancy | 130 (tentative) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Start Date | 4 November 2026 |
| Last Date | 25 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Exam Date | Objective Type Test: 26 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Qualification | Minimum Class X; maximum Class XII (10+2) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 27 years as on 1 October 2026 |
| Application Fee | Rs 1,500 (General/Unreserved); Rs 750 (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged), plus bank charges |
| Salary / Pay | Level 3 of Pay Matrix, Rs 21,700-69,100; initial Basic Pay Rs 21,700 plus allowances |
| Status | Notification Released |
Overview
The advertisement is numbered F.3/2026-SC (RC) and is dated 15 October 2026. It invites online applications from Indian citizens for direct recruitment, to prepare a panel for the post of Junior Court Attendant. The post is placed in Level 3 of the Pay Matrix. Qualification and other eligibility conditions must be met as on 1 October 2026.
The Registry has said that the number of posts may change due to administrative needs. It has also reserved the right to cancel, restrict, enlarge, modify or alter the selection process without notice.
Apart from other duties, the notification says a Junior Court Attendant carries files, paper books, books and records, and dusts tables, chairs, almirahs, windows, book-shelves and other furniture. The post also serves tea, coffee, snacks, water and other refreshments to officers and officials of the Registry.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 15 October 2026 |
| Eligibility cut-off date | 1 October 2026 |
| Online registration starts | 4 November 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 25 November 2026, 11:55 PM |
| Objective Type Test | 26 December 2026 (tentative) |
| Answer keys upload | 28 December 2026 |
| Objection window | 28 to 29 December 2026, till 11:55 PM (tentative) |
| Interview | To be notified on www.sci.gov.in, with SMS and e-mail to candidates |
The application window is 22 days long. From 16 October 2026, registration opens in 19 days and the last date is 40 days away.
Vacancy Details
The advertisement mentions 130 tentative vacancies of Junior Court Attendant (Group 'C' Non-Clerical). The count may change with the approval of the competent Authority. A category-wise break-up of vacancies is not given in the notification.
Reservation will follow Rule 4A of the Supreme Court Officers and Servants (Conditions of Service and Conduct) Rules, 1961.
Eligibility
- Post: Junior Court Attendant
- Nationality: Indian citizens
- Minimum qualification: X Standard examination conducted by any Board/Institute recognised by the Government
- Maximum qualification: XII Standard/10+2 examination conducted by any Board/Institute recognised by the Government
- Cut-off date: qualification and other eligibility conditions are counted as on 1 October 2026
Age Limit
As on 1 October 2026, candidates must be at least 18 years old. The upper age limit is 27 years.
- Usual age relaxation applies to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer), Physically Challenged candidates and Ex-Servicemen, as per the Government of India's rules.
- Dependants of freedom fighters get a relaxation of up to five years over the prescribed upper limit.
- Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from their husbands who have not remarried can apply up to 35 years. The limit is 38 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) members and 40 years for SC/ST members.
- There is no upper age limit for Departmental candidates of the Registry of the Supreme Court of India.
- No age relaxation is allowed to candidates working in other Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, Statutory bodies or Nationalised Banks.
Salary / Pay
The post is placed in Level 3 of the Pay Matrix, Rs 21,700-69,100. The initial Basic Pay is Rs 21,700, plus allowances. The notification does not list the individual allowances.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | Rs 1,500 |
| Scheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribes/Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)/Ex-Servicemen/Physically Challenged | Rs 750 |
Bank charges are extra. The fee is non-refundable and is paid online only, through the payment gateway provided by UCO Bank. The fee is not accepted in any other form.
Selection Process
- Objective Type Test: The minimum qualifying mark is 50 out of 100.
- Interview: It carries 25 marks, with 13 as the minimum qualifying mark. It will be held either online or in physical mode in Delhi, as directed by the competent Authority.
- Document verification: The documents that establish eligibility are checked at this stage.
If a large number of candidates score 50 marks or more in the Objective Type Test, candidates will be called for interview in the ratio of 1:3 against the number of tentative vacancies, in order of merit. Selected candidates are empanelled in order of merit. The notification states that placement in the panel does not give any right to claim appointment.
Admission to both the test and the interview is provisional. If verification shows at any time that a candidate does not meet the qualification or any eligibility condition, the candidature stands cancelled without notice.
The Objective Type Test is tentatively scheduled for 26 December 2026. Annexure-A of the notification lists the test cities state-wise across the country. Candidates choose cities in order of preference, but the Registry can shift candidates to another city or centre for administrative reasons.
Answer keys will be uploaded on 28 December 2026. Objections can be sent online only. A fee of Rs 100 per objection is charged, and it is refunded if the objection is found valid. The competent Authority's decision on objections is final.
Exam Pattern
| Test | Maximum Marks | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Objective Type Test (Multiple Choice Questions) | 100 | 50 |
| Interview | 25 | 13 |
The Objective Type Test has 100 questions and a duration of 1 1/2 hours. It has four sections of 25 questions each: General Intelligence and Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General English and General Awareness. Each question carries one mark, and 0.25 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. A syllabus is not given in the notification.
How to Apply
- Wait for registration to open on 4 November 2026. The application link will be provided through the Supreme Court website, www.sci.gov.in.
- Fill in the online application form as per the instructions displayed on the link. Check every detail before final submission, because a submitted application cannot be withdrawn or modified.
- Upload a scanned copy of your recent photograph, signature and the required documents: Class X and Class XII/10+2 certificates, a caste/community certificate for reserved category candidates, and a disability certificate if applicable.
- Furnish the undertaking stating that you have read and understood the terms and conditions of the advertisement.
- Pay the fee online as per the instructions on the link.
- Preview the completed form and take a printout for your records. The printout need not be sent to the Registry.
- Submit the application on or before 25 November 2026, 11:55 PM, and keep the application number safe for generating the admit card.
Documents / Important Instructions
- Reserved category candidates must hold a valid caste/community certificate and a non-creamy layer certificate, as the case may be. The details must be mentioned while applying.
- Reserved category candidates who qualify on relaxed standards may be considered only against reserved vacancies, whatever their merit position.
- Name, Father's Name, Mother's name and Date of Birth must match the High School Certificate/Class X Board certificate or equivalent. A change of name or surname needs support of a Gazette Notification.
- A change of category in the application form will not be entertained.
- If more than one application form is submitted, only the last submitted form is considered.
- Requests to change the city, test centre or dates of the test or interview will not be entertained.
- No TA/DA is payable for appearing in the test or interview.
- Admit cards are not sent by post. They must be downloaded from the Supreme Court website.
- Test and interview information is also sent by SMS and e-mail, so candidates need an active personal e-mail ID and mobile number throughout the process.
- Candidates working in Central/State Government Departments, Public Sector Undertakings, Statutory bodies or Nationalised Banks must submit a No Objection Certificate from their employer at the document verification stage.
- A candidate who is not employed at the time of applying but gets employment during or after the examination process must inform the Branch Officer, Recruitment Cell, at recruitment.cell@sci.nic.in.
- Persons with Disabilities get concessions and facilities as per the Office Memoranda of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. The scribe facility is available by submitting Appendix-I or Appendix-II along with the relevant certificate.
- Application forms that do not comply with the instructions will be summarily rejected.
Important Links
- Official Website: Supreme Court of India
- More court recruitments: Court Jobs
- Detailed Advertisement No. F.3/2026-SC (RC): Official Notification PDF
The application link will be provided on the official website once registration opens on 4 November 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for Supreme Court Junior Court Attendant recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 25 November 2026 at 11:55 PM. Registration starts on 4 November 2026.
How many vacancies are there for Junior Court Attendant?
The advertisement mentions 130 tentative vacancies. The number may change due to administrative needs or the requirement of the Registry.
What is the qualification for Junior Court Attendant?
The minimum qualification is the X Standard examination, and the maximum is the XII Standard/10+2 examination, from a Board/Institute recognised by the Government.
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
Candidates must be between 18 and 27 years as on 1 October 2026. Relaxation is given to the listed categories as per the Government of India's rules.
How much is the application fee?
General/Unreserved candidates pay Rs 1,500. SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), Ex-Servicemen and Physically Challenged candidates pay Rs 750. Bank charges are extra, and payment is online only.
When will the Objective Type Test be held?
The test is tentatively scheduled for 26 December 2026. The interview date will be notified on the Supreme Court website and sent by SMS and e-mail.
What is the pay of a Junior Court Attendant?
The post is in Level 3 of the Pay Matrix, Rs 21,700-69,100, with an initial Basic Pay of Rs 21,700 plus allowances.
What is the selection process?
Selection is through an Objective Type Test and an Interview, followed by document verification. Selected candidates are empanelled in order of merit.
Source: Official Website
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